Grand Canyon Athletic Director Mike Vaught said the school won't be leaving the Western Athletic Conference as it becomes eligible in the 2017-18 school year for the post-season as an NCAA Division I member.

GCU spent the past four seasons, playing in the WAC, transitioning from NCAA Division II. Because of the move, it wasn't eligible for the post-season tournaments for the first four years.

Men's basketball is the driving force of a remodeled and restructured school (for-profit since 2008), with former Suns All-Star Dan Majerle leading the Antelopes into Division I.

It reported that Horizon League Commissioner Jonathan B. LeCrone confirmed that the league's presidents voted to extend an invitation to a school, but wouldn't say which school it would go out to.

There has also been speculation for a couple of years that GCU might end up in the West Coast Conference, which features Saint Mary's College and Gonzaga.

Vaught shot down the Horizon League rumor on Thursday before going on vacation.

"GCU is a proud member of the Western Athletic Conference and will continue to be committed to the growth and success of the conference," Vaught said in a prepared statement. "We are excited for the opportunity to compete for championships this upcoming school year and it's great that GCU is gaining national recognition."

Asked in a text about a possible move to the Horizon League, Majerle responded, "Not going to happen from what I hear."

Grand Canyon University fan, Bear Stime, puts on his hotdog hood after the national anthem during a basketball game against UT Rio Grande Valley in Phoenix, Ariz. on Feb. 9, 2017.
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GCU head coach Dan Majerle calls out to an official after GCU redshirt senior guard DeWayne Russell (0) was called for a foul in the first half against CSU Bakersfield at GCU Arena in Phoenix on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.
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CSU Bakersfield junior guard/forward Shon Briggs (13) looks for an open shot under pressure from GCU defenders in the first half at GCU Arena in Phoenix on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.
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GCU redshirt senior guard DeWayne Russell (0) reacts after being called for a foul in the first half against CSU Bakersfield at GCU Arena in Phoenix on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.
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GCU junior forward Keonta Vernon (24) reacts after missing a free throw late in the second half against Seattle University at GCU Arena in Phoenix on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.
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Thunder the Antelope surfs over a row of students during time-out entertainment in the second half of a game against Seattle University at GCU Arena in Phoenix on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.
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GCU's DeWayne Russell (0) attempts to block a shot from Utah Valley's Brandon Randolph (23) in the first half at Grand Canyon University on January 7, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Utah Valley's Isaac Neilson (22) loses the ball after a double team from GCU's Kerwin Smith (21) and Keonta Vernon (24) in the first half at Grand Canyon University on January 7, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's DeWayne Russell (0) steals a pass from a falling Utah Valley's Isaac Neilson (22) in front of GCU's Kerwin Smith (21) in the first half at Grand Canyon University on January 7, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's DeWayne Russell (0) steals a pass from a falling Utah Valley's Isaac Neilson (22) in front of GCU's Kerwin Smith (21) in the first half at Grand Canyon University on January 7, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's DeWayne Russell (0) steals a pass from a falling Utah Valley's Isaac Neilson (22) in front of GCU's Kerwin Smith (21) in the first half at Grand Canyon University on January 7, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's Darion Clark (23) and DeWayne Russell (0) react after a foul is called against Clark during the first half against Utah Valley at Grand Canyon University on January 7, 2017 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Arkansas-Pine Bluff's Trent Steen, #15, dribbles the ball down court while being guarded GCU's Shaq Carr, #10, during a men's basketball game at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix on December 22, 2016.
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GCU forward Oscar Frayer, #4, reaches for a ball while being guarded by Arkansas-Pine Bluff forward Devin Berry, #34, during a men's basketball game at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix on December 22, 2016.
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GCU forward Keonta Vernon, #24, goes up for a basket while being guarded by Arkansas-Pine Bluff Jaquan Lynch, #10, during a men's basketball game at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix on December 22, 2016.
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GCU's DeWayne Russell, #0, looks to pass while being guarded by Arkansas-Pine Bluff Travon Harper, #35, during a men's basketball game at Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix on December 22, 2016.
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GCU's DeWaye Russell (0) calls out to his teammates as Mississippi-Valley State's Darrell Riley (3) runs up on a double-team with Kylan Phillips (11) at Grand Canyon University on December 17, 2016 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's DeWaye Russell (0) calls out to his teammates as Mississippi-Valley State's Darrell Riley (3) runs up on a double-team with Kylan Phillips (11) at Grand Canyon University on December 17, 2016 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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GCU's head coach Dan Majerles reacts after a disappointing run of plays against Mississippi-Valley State at Grand Canyon University on December 17, 2016 in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Grand Canyon University guard Fiifi Aidoo (1) celebrates after stealing the ball and scoring against San Diego State to end the game at GCU Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. December 7, 2016.
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San Diego State guard Jeremy Hemsley (42) puts a shot up between Grand Canyon University guard Gerard Martin (42) and guard Fiifi Aidoo (1) during the second half at GCU Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. December 7, 2016.
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Grand Canyon University guard DeWayne Russell (0) celebrates with head coach Dan Majerle during a run against San Diego State in the second half at GCU Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. December 7, 2016.
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San Diego State forward Matt Shrigley (20) grabs a rebound over Grand Canyon University forward Oscar Frayer (4) during the first half at GCU Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. December 7, 2016.
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San Diego State head coach Steve Fisher yells instructions to his team against Grand Canyon University during the first half at GCU Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. December 7, 2016.
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Grand Canyon University forward Oscar Frayer (4) slaps hands with head coach Dan Majerle during the second half against San Diego State at GCU Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. December 7, 2016.
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San Diego State guard Jeremy Hemsley (42) and Grand Canyon University guard DeWayne Russell (0) scramble for a loose ball during the second half at GCU Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. December 7, 2016.
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San Diego State center Valentine Izundu (45) gets tangled up with Grand Canyon University forward Darion Clark (23) during the second half at GCU Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. December 7, 2016.
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San Diego State forward Zylan Cheatham (14) looks to shoot against Grand Canyon University forward Darion Clark (23) during the second half at GCU Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. December 7, 2016.
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San Diego State forward Max Hoetzel (10) has the ball knocked away by Grand Canyon University guard Fiifi Aidoo (1) while looking to pass to guard Jeremy Hemsley (42) during the first half at GCU Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. December 7, 2016.
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San Diego State guard Jeremy Hemsley (42) and Grand Canyon University forward Darion Clark (23) battle for a loose gal during the first half at GCU Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. December 7, 2016.
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Grand Canyon University forward Darion Clark (23) shoots while defended by San Diego State forward Zylan Cheatham (14) during the first half at GCU Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. December 7, 2016.
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GCU's Keonta Vernon reacts to a teammate in front of Louisville's Mangok Mathiang during the first half of the college basketball game at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
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GCU's Shaq Carr and Louisville's Quentin Snider fight for a loose ball during the first half of the college basketball game at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
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GCU's DeWayne Russell gets a hug from a fan after Louisville's 79-70 win over GCU in the college basketball game at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Russell finished with 42 points.
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GCU's DeWayne Russell dribbles as Louisville's Quentin Snider defends during the first half of the college basketball game at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
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Louisville head coach Rick Pitino shouts at his players during a timeout during the first half of the college basketball game against GCU at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
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Louisville head coach Rick Pitino shouts at his players during the first half of the college basketball game against GCU at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
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Louisville's David Levitch and GCU's Fiifi Aidoo fight for a loose ball during the second half of the college basketball game at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
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Louisville head coach Rick Pitino shouts at the referee during the first half of the college basketball game against GCU at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
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GCU's Keonta Vernon drives to the basket as Louisville's David Levitch (left) and Ray Spalding defend during the first half of the college basketball game at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
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Louisville head coach Rick Pitino shouts at his players during the second half of the college basketball game against GCU at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
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GCU head coach Dan Majerle shouts during the first half of the college basketball game against Louisville at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
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GCU's DeWayne Russell shoots as Louisville's Donovan Mitchell attempts the block during the second half of the college basketball game at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
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Louisville head coach Rick Pitino shakes hands with GCU head coach Dan Majerle during before the college basketball game at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
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GCU head coach Dan Majerle cheers on DeWayne Russell after Russell forced a steal during the first half of the college basketball game against Louisville at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
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GCU head coach Dan Majerle shouts during the second half of the college basketball game against Louisville at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
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GCU's DeWayne Russell drives to the basket past Louisville's Ray Spalding during the second half of the college basketball game at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
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Louisville's Ryan McMahon and GCU's DeWayne Russell fight for a loose ball during the first half of the college basketball game at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
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Louisville's Quentin Snider puts up a shot as GCU's Keonta Vernon defends during the first half of the college basketball game at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
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GCU's DeWayne Russell dribbles as Louisville's Deng Adel defends during the second half of the college basketball game at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
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Nov 12, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; Blue Devils guard Grayson Allen (3) reacts after scoring a three point shot against the Lopes in the first half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
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Nov 12, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski argues a call from the bench in the first half of their game against the Lopes at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
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